Arizona Department of Public Safety, Arizona
End of Watch: Tuesday, October 20, 1987
Age: 30
Tour of Duty: 2 years, 6 months
Badge Number: 3536
Cause of Death: Automobile crash
Date of Incident: October 20, 1987
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available
Officer Bruce Petersen was killed in an automobile crash while pursuing a speeding vehicle on State Route 61 near Concho, Arizona.
His patrol car struck another car in front of the Concho School, causing it to leave the roadway and strike a large tree.
Officer Petersen had served with the agency for 2.5 years. He was survived by his expectant wife and three sons.